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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.82, 209.61 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.82, 209.61 and 93.70 is: 129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.82 : 209.61 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.82/209.61 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.82x = 209.61 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.82x = 19,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,640.46/151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.37

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