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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.29, 232.14 and 93.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.29, 232.14 and 93.48 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.29 : 232.14 = 93.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.29/232.14 = 93.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.29x = 232.14 × 93.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.29x = 21,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,700.45/154.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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