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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.14, 231.02 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.14, 231.02 and 93.22 is: 139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.14 : 231.02 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.14/231.02 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.14x = 231.02 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.14x = 21,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,535.68/154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.72

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