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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 226.85 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 226.85 and 93.83 is: 140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 226.85 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/226.85 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 226.85 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 21,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,285.43/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.44

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