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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.31, 208.82 and 93.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.31, 208.82 and 93.11 is: 128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.31 : 208.82 = 93.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.31/208.82 = 93.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.31x = 208.82 × 93.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.31x = 19,442.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,442.42/151.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.49

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