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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.82, 209.50 and 93.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.82, 209.50 and 93.59 is: 129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.82 : 209.50 = 93.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.82/209.50 = 93.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.82x = 209.50 × 93.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.82x = 19,607.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,607.11/151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.15

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