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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 231.89 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 231.89 and 93.65 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 231.89 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/231.89 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 231.89 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 21,714.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,714.87/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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