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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.81, 230.76 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.81, 230.76 and 93.33 is: 140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.81 : 230.76 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.81/230.76 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.81x = 230.76 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.81x = 21,536.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,536.83/153.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.02

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