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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.76, 209.42 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.76, 209.42 and 93.56 is: 129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.76 : 209.42 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.76/209.42 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.76x = 209.42 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.76x = 19,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,593.34/151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.11

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