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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 226.44 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 226.44 and 93.21 is: 139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 226.44 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/226.44 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 226.44 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 21,106.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,106.47/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.87

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