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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.60, 209.22 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.60, 209.22 and 93.40 is: 128.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.60 : 209.22 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.60/209.22 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.60x = 209.22 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.60x = 19,541.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,541.15/151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.90

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