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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.23, 208.68 and 93.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.23, 208.68 and 93.01 is: 128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.23 : 208.68 = 93.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.23/208.68 = 93.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.23x = 208.68 × 93.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.23x = 19,409.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,409.33/151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.34

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