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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.82, 227.48 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.82, 227.48 and 93.86 is: 140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.82 : 227.48 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.82/227.48 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.82x = 227.48 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.82x = 21,351.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,351.37/151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.63

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