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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.24, 208.74 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.24, 208.74 and 93 is: 128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.24 : 208.74 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.24/208.74 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.24x = 208.74 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.24x = 19,412.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,412.82/151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.36

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