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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 231.03 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 231.03 and 93.12 is: 139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 231.03 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/231.03 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 231.03 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 21,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,513.51/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.73

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