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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.38, 231.63 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.38, 231.63 and 93.56 is: 140.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.38 : 231.63 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.38/231.63 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.38x = 231.63 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.38x = 21,670.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,670.14/154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.37

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