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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 231.35 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 231.35 and 93.17 is: 139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 231.35 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/231.35 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 231.35 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 21,554.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,554.99/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.96

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