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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.47, 232.11 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.47, 232.11 and 93.66 is: 140.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.47 : 232.11 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.47/232.11 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.47x = 232.11 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.47x = 21,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,739.42/154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.74

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