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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 231.92 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 231.92 and 90.48 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 231.92 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/231.92 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 231.92 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 20,984.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,984.12/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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