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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 231.12 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 231.12 and 93.22 is: 139.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 231.12 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/231.12 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 231.12 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 21,544.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,544.43/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.68

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