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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 227.80 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 227.80 and 93.44 is: 139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 227.80 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/227.80 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 227.80 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 21,285.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,285.63/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.89

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