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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 232.20 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 232.20 and 90.63 is: 135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 232.20 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/232.20 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 232.20 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 21,042.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,042.67/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.94

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