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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.42, 227.22 and 93.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.42, 227.22 and 93.73 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.42 : 227.22 = 93.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.42/227.22 = 93.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.42x = 227.22 × 93.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.42x = 21,297.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,297.33/151.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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