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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.47, 231.58 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.47, 231.58 and 93.58 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.47 : 231.58 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.47/231.58 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.47x = 231.58 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.47x = 21,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,671.26/154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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