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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.83, 227.42 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.83, 227.42 and 93.92 is: 140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.83 : 227.42 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.83/227.42 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.83x = 227.42 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.83x = 21,358.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,358.15/151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.67

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