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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 208.88 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 208.88 and 93.20 is: 128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 208.88 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/208.88 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 208.88 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 19,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,467.62/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.62

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