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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.59, 232.02 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.59, 232.02 and 89.62 is: 134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.59 : 232.02 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.59/232.02 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.59x = 232.02 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.59x = 20,793.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,793.63/154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.51

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