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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.87, 226.26 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.87, 226.26 and 93.18 is: 139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.87 : 226.26 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.87/226.26 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.87x = 226.26 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.87x = 21,082.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,082.91/150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.74

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