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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.93, 227.38 and 94.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.93, 227.38 and 94.13 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.93 : 227.38 = 94.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.93/227.38 = 94.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.93x = 227.38 × 94.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.93x = 21,402.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,402.81/151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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