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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 232.00 and 89.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 232.00 and 89.71 is: 134.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 232.00 = 89.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/232.00 = 89.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 232.00 × 89.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 20,811.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,811.92/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.52

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