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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.77, 227.73 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.77, 227.73 and 94.11 is: 141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.77 : 227.73 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.77/227.73 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.77x = 227.73 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.77x = 21,431.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,431.67/151.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.21

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