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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 226.46 and 93.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 226.46 and 93.43 is: 139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 226.46 = 93.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/226.46 = 93.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 226.46 × 93.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 21,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158.67/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.96

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