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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 231.05 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 231.05 and 93.29 is: 139.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 231.05 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/231.05 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 231.05 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 21,554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,554.65/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.66

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