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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.37, 231.39 and 93.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.37, 231.39 and 93.49 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.37 : 231.39 = 93.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.37/231.39 = 93.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.37x = 231.39 × 93.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.37x = 21,632.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,632.07/154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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