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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 226.47 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 226.47 and 93.58 is: 140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 226.47 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/226.47 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 226.47 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 21,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,193.06/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.05

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