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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.95, 232.46 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.95, 232.46 and 90.02 is: 135.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.95 : 232.46 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.95/232.46 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.95x = 232.46 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.95x = 20,924.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,924.44/154.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.04

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