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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.27, 226.62 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.27, 226.62 and 93.52 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.27 : 226.62 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.27/226.62 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.27x = 226.62 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.27x = 21,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,193.50/151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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