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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.45, 231.57 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.45, 231.57 and 93.57 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.45 : 231.57 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.45/231.57 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.45x = 231.57 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.45x = 21,667.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,667.83/154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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