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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.82, 209.62 and 93.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.82, 209.62 and 93.72 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.82 : 209.62 = 93.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.82/209.62 = 93.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.82x = 209.62 × 93.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.82x = 19,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,645.59/151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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