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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.97, 230.60 and 93.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.97, 230.60 and 93.03 is: 139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.97 : 230.60 = 93.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.97/230.60 = 93.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.97x = 230.60 × 93.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.97x = 21,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,452.72/153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.33

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