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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.60, 232.31 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.60, 232.31 and 93.74 is: 140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.60 : 232.31 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.60/232.31 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.60x = 232.31 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.60x = 21,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,776.74/154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.86

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