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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.87, 226.17 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.87, 226.17 and 93.09 is: 139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.87 : 226.17 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.87/226.17 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.87x = 226.17 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.87x = 21,054.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,054.17/150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.55

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