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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.85, 231.92 and 93.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.85, 231.92 and 93.85 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.85 : 231.92 = 93.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.85/231.92 = 93.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.85x = 231.92 × 93.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.85x = 21,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,765.69/154.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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