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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 208.89 and 93.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 208.89 and 93.15 is: 128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 208.89 = 93.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/208.89 = 93.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 208.89 × 93.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 19,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,458.10/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.54

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