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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.19, 231.03 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.19, 231.03 and 93.38 is: 139.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.19 : 231.03 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.19/231.03 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.19x = 231.03 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.19x = 21,573.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,573.58/154.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.92

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