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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.21, 231.21 and 93.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.21, 231.21 and 93.34 is: 139.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.21 : 231.21 = 93.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.21/231.21 = 93.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.21x = 231.21 × 93.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.21x = 21,581.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,581.14/154.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.95

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