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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 208.80 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 208.80 and 93.06 is: 128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 208.80 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/208.80 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 208.80 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 19,430.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,430.93/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.36

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