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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.34, 208.94 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.34, 208.94 and 93.20 is: 128.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.34 : 208.94 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.34/208.94 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.34x = 208.94 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.34x = 19,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,471.70/151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.67

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