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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 231.38 and 93.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 231.38 and 93.30 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 231.38 = 93.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/231.38 = 93.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 231.38 × 93.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 21,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,587.75/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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