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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.05, 226.29 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.05, 226.29 and 93.12 is: 139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.05 : 226.29 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.05/226.29 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.05x = 226.29 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.05x = 21,072.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,072.12/151.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.50

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