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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 227.61 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 227.61 and 93.78 is: 140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 227.61 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/227.61 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 227.61 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 21,345.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,345.27/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.88

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