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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 227.25 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 227.25 and 93.74 is: 140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 227.25 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/227.25 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 227.25 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 21,302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,302.42/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.70

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