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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.67, 232.01 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.67, 232.01 and 90.50 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.67 : 232.01 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.67/232.01 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.67x = 232.01 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.67x = 20,996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,996.91/154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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