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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.84, 231.90 and 90.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.84, 231.90 and 90.76 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.84 : 231.90 = 90.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.84/231.90 = 90.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.84x = 231.90 × 90.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.84x = 21,047.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,047.24/154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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