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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.53, 226.86 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.53, 226.86 and 93.58 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.53 : 226.86 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.53/226.86 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.53x = 226.86 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.53x = 21,229.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,229.07/151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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