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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.82, 231.98 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.82, 231.98 and 93.77 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.82 : 231.98 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.82/231.98 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.82x = 231.98 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.82x = 21,752.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,752.01/154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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