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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.84, 232.09 and 89.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.84, 232.09 and 89.78 is: 134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.84 : 232.09 = 89.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.84/232.09 = 89.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.84x = 232.09 × 89.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.84x = 20,837.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,837.87/154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.58

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