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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.67, 231.63 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.67, 231.63 and 93.65 is: 140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.67 : 231.63 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.67/231.63 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.67x = 231.63 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.67x = 21,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,691.57/154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.25

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