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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 232.12 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 232.12 and 93.78 is: 140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 232.12 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/232.12 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 232.12 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 21,768.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,768.21/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.73

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