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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 232.34 and 93.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 232.34 and 93.15 is: 139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 232.34 = 93.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/232.34 = 93.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 232.34 × 93.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 21,642.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,642.79/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.76

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