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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.42, 226.86 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.42, 226.86 and 93.50 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.42 : 226.86 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.42/226.86 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.42x = 226.86 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.42x = 21,211.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,211.41/151.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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