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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 231 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 231 and 93.32 is: 139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 231 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/231 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 231 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 21,556.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,556.92/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.83

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