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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.96, 232.40 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.96, 232.40 and 93.88 is: 140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.96 : 232.40 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.96/232.40 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.96x = 232.40 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.96x = 21,817.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,817.71/154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.80

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