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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 226.53 and 93.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 226.53 and 93.23 is: 139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 226.53 = 93.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/226.53 = 93.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 226.53 × 93.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 21,119.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,119.96/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.71

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