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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 227.04 and 93.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 227.04 and 93.48 is: 140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 227.04 = 93.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/227.04 = 93.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 227.04 × 93.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 21,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,223.70/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.20

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