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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.58, 227.43 and 93.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.58, 227.43 and 93.89 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.58 : 227.43 = 93.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.58/227.43 = 93.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.58x = 227.43 × 93.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.58x = 21,352.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,352.27/151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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