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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.94, 231.86 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.94, 231.86 and 93.76 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.94 : 231.86 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.94/231.86 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.94x = 231.86 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.94x = 21,739.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,739.19/154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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