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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.65, 227.57 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.65, 227.57 and 93.96 is: 141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.65 : 227.57 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.65/227.57 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.65x = 227.57 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.65x = 21,382.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,382.01/151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.00

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