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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.07, 208.51 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.07, 208.51 and 92.81 is: 128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.07 : 208.51 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.07/208.51 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.07x = 208.51 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.07x = 19,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,352.10/151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.10

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