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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.29, 226.83 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.29, 226.83 and 93.39 is: 140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.29 : 226.83 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.29/226.83 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.29x = 226.83 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.29x = 21,183.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,183.65/151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.02

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