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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 208.84 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 208.84 and 93.20 is: 128.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 208.84 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/208.84 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 208.84 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 19,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,463.89/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.66

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