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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.59, 231.87 and 89.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.59, 231.87 and 89.61 is: 134.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.59 : 231.87 = 89.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.59/231.87 = 89.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.59x = 231.87 × 89.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.59x = 20,777.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,777.87/154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.41

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