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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.88, 209.59 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.88, 209.59 and 93.66 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.88 : 209.59 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.88/209.59 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.88x = 209.59 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.88x = 19,629.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,629.18/151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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