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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.76, 227.18 and 93.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.76, 227.18 and 93.79 is: 140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.76 : 227.18 = 93.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.76/227.18 = 93.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.76x = 227.18 × 93.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.76x = 21,307.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,307.21/151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.40

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