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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.35, 226.75 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.35, 226.75 and 93.39 is: 139.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.35 : 226.75 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.35/226.75 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.35x = 226.75 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.35x = 21,176.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,176.18/151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.92

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