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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.81, 209.39 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.81, 209.39 and 93.62 is: 129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.81 : 209.39 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.81/209.39 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.81x = 209.39 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.81x = 19,603.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,603.09/151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.13

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