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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.39, 208.92 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.39, 208.92 and 93.16 is: 128.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.39 : 208.92 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.39/208.92 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.39x = 208.92 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.39x = 19,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,462.99/151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.56

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