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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.79, 231.82 and 89.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.79, 231.82 and 89.66 is: 134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.79 : 231.82 = 89.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.79/231.82 = 89.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.79x = 231.82 × 89.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.79x = 20,783.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,783.60/154.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.27

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