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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.38, 225.82 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.38, 225.82 and 93.74 is: 140.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.38 : 225.82 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.38/225.82 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.38x = 225.82 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.38x = 21,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,168.37/150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.77

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