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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 226.13 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 226.13 and 93.06 is: 139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 226.13 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/226.13 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 226.13 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 21,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,042.06/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.50

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