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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 209.16 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 209.16 and 93.42 is: 128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 209.16 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/209.16 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 209.16 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 19,539.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,539.73/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.82

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