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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.30, 208.79 and 93.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.30, 208.79 and 93.08 is: 128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.30 : 208.79 = 93.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.30/208.79 = 93.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.30x = 208.79 × 93.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.30x = 19,434.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,434.17/151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.45

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