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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 226.79 and 93.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 226.79 and 93.37 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 226.79 = 93.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/226.79 = 93.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 226.79 × 93.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 21,174.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,174.92/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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