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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 208.96 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 208.96 and 93.16 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 208.96 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/208.96 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 208.96 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 19,466.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,466.71/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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