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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.58, 209.12 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.58, 209.12 and 93.33 is: 128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.58 : 209.12 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.58/209.12 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.58x = 209.12 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.58x = 19,516.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,516.70/151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.75

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