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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.70, 231.74 and 89.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.70, 231.74 and 89.70 is: 134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.70 : 231.74 = 89.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.70/231.74 = 89.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.70x = 231.74 × 89.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.70x = 20,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,787.08/154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.37

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