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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.46, 227.36 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.46, 227.36 and 93.84 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.46 : 227.36 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.46/227.36 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.46x = 227.36 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.46x = 21,335.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,335.46/151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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