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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.42, 208.97 and 93.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.42, 208.97 and 93.19 is: 128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.42 : 208.97 = 93.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.42/208.97 = 93.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.42x = 208.97 × 93.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.42x = 19,473.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,473.91/151.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.61

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