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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 208.72 and 93.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 208.72 and 93.04 is: 128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 208.72 = 93.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/208.72 = 93.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 208.72 × 93.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 19,419.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419.31/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.38

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