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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 231 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 231 and 93.17 is: 139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 231 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/231 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 231 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 21,522.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,522.27/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.60

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