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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.35, 231.63 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.35, 231.63 and 93.45 is: 140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.35 : 231.63 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.35/231.63 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.35x = 231.63 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.35x = 21,645.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,645.82/154.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.24

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