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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.65, 232 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.65, 232 and 93 is: 139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.65 : 232 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.65/232 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.65x = 232 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.65x = 21,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,576/154.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.52

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