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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 209.01 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 209.01 and 93.21 is: 128.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 209.01 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/209.01 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 209.01 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 19,481.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,481.82/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.68

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