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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.28, 231.42 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.28, 231.42 and 93.54 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.28 : 231.42 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.28/231.42 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.28x = 231.42 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.28x = 21,647.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,647.03/154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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