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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 226.31 and 93.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 226.31 and 93.19 is: 139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 226.31 = 93.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/226.31 = 93.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 226.31 × 93.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 21,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,089.83/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.93

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