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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.79, 209.52 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.79, 209.52 and 93.56 is: 129.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.79 : 209.52 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.79/209.52 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.79x = 209.52 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.79x = 19,602.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,602.69/151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.14

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