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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 231.33 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 231.33 and 93.56 is: 140.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 231.33 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/231.33 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 231.33 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 21,643.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,643.23/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.18

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