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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.18, 227.96 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.18, 227.96 and 93.56 is: 140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.18 : 227.96 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.18/227.96 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.18x = 227.96 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.18x = 21,327.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,327.21/152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.15

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