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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.41, 226.82 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.41, 226.82 and 93.51 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.41 : 226.82 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.41/226.82 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.41x = 226.82 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.41x = 21,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,209.47/151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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