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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 208.91 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 208.91 and 93.16 is: 128.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 208.91 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/208.91 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 208.91 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 19,462.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,462.06/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.56

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