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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.73, 226.34 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.73, 226.34 and 93.29 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.73 : 226.34 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.73/226.34 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.73x = 226.34 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.73x = 21,114.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,114.36/150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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