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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.99, 231.89 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.99, 231.89 and 93.06 is: 139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.99 : 231.89 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.99/231.89 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.99x = 231.89 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.99x = 21,579.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,579.68/154.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.24

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