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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.25, 226.80 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.25, 226.80 and 93.44 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.25 : 226.80 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.25/226.80 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.25x = 226.80 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.25x = 21,192.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,192.76/151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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