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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.90, 232.04 and 89.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.90, 232.04 and 89.80 is: 134.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.90 : 232.04 = 89.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.90/232.04 = 89.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.90x = 232.04 × 89.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.90x = 20,837.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,837.19/154.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.52

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