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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.09, 225.97 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.09, 225.97 and 93.17 is: 139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.09 : 225.97 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.09/225.97 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.09x = 225.97 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.09x = 21,053.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,053.62/151.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.34

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