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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.58, 231.40 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.58, 231.40 and 93.52 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.58 : 231.40 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.58/231.40 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.58x = 231.40 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.58x = 21,639.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,639.72/154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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