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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 208.58 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 208.58 and 92.84 is: 128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 208.58 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/208.58 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 208.58 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 19,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,364.57/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.17

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