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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 231.82 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 231.82 and 92.87 is: 139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 231.82 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/231.82 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 231.82 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 21,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,529.12/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.40

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