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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 226.60 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 226.60 and 93.45 is: 139.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 226.60 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/226.60 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 226.60 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 21,176.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,176.39/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.95

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