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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 231.65 and 93.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 231.65 and 93.59 is: 140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 231.65 = 93.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/231.65 = 93.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 231.65 × 93.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 21,680.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,680.12/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.32

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