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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.88, 226.26 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.88, 226.26 and 93.50 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.88 : 226.26 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.88/226.26 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.88x = 226.26 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.88x = 21,155.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,155.31/150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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