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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 208.57 and 92.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 208.57 and 92.95 is: 128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 208.57 = 92.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/208.57 = 92.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 208.57 × 92.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 19,386.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,386.58/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.24

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