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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 208.86 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 208.86 and 93.16 is: 128.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 208.86 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/208.86 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 208.86 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 19,457.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,457.40/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.52

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