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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 230.60 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 230.60 and 93.29 is: 139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 230.60 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/230.60 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 230.60 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 21,512.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,512.67/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.58

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