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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 227.36 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 227.36 and 93.76 is: 140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 227.36 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/227.36 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 227.36 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 21,317.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,317.27/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.69

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