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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.83, 232.13 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.83, 232.13 and 93.95 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.83 : 232.13 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.83/232.13 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.83x = 232.13 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.83x = 21,807.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,807.59/154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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