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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.63, 231.93 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.63, 231.93 and 93.74 is: 140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 231.93 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/231.93 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 231.93 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 21,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,741.70/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.61

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