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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 208.96 and 93.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 208.96 and 93.28 is: 128.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 208.96 = 93.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/208.96 = 93.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 208.96 × 93.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 19,491.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,491.79/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.68

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