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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.93, 232.47 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.93, 232.47 and 94.18 is: 141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.93 : 232.47 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.93/232.47 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.93x = 232.47 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.93x = 21,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,894.02/154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.32

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