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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.78, 227.80 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.78, 227.80 and 94.02 is: 141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.78 : 227.80 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.78/227.80 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.78x = 227.80 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.78x = 21,417.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,417.76/151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.11

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