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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.22, 208.70 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.22, 208.70 and 92.97 is: 128.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.22 : 208.70 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.22/208.70 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.22x = 208.70 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.22x = 19,402.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,402.84/151.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.31

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