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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.99, 227.70 and 93.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.99, 227.70 and 93.98 is: 140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.99 : 227.70 = 93.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.99/227.70 = 93.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.99x = 227.70 × 93.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.99x = 21,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,399.82/151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.80

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