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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.96, 232.37 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.96, 232.37 and 89.94 is: 134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.96 : 232.37 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.96/232.37 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.96x = 232.37 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.96x = 20,900.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,900.12/154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.87

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