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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.52, 232.15 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.52, 232.15 and 89.56 is: 134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.52 : 232.15 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.52/232.15 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.52x = 232.15 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.52x = 20,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,791.35/154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.55

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