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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.27, 208.83 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.27, 208.83 and 93.09 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.27 : 208.83 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.27/208.83 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.27x = 208.83 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.27x = 19,438.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438.94/151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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