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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.55, 227.09 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.55, 227.09 and 93.61 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.55 : 227.09 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.55/227.09 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.55x = 227.09 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.55x = 21,257.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,257.56/151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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