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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.71, 227.28 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.71, 227.28 and 93.75 is: 140.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.71 : 227.28 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.71/227.28 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.71x = 227.28 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.71x = 21,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,307.50/151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.45

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