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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.35, 231.51 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.35, 231.51 and 93.47 is: 140.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.35 : 231.51 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.35/231.51 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.35x = 231.51 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.35x = 21,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,638.08/154.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.19

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