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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 232.08 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 232.08 and 89.68 is: 134.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 232.08 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/232.08 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 232.08 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 20,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,812.93/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.52

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