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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 226.41 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 226.41 and 93.12 is: 139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 226.41 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/226.41 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 226.41 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 21,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,083.30/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.69

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