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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.96, 209.67 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.96, 209.67 and 92.90 is: 128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.96 : 209.67 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.96/209.67 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.96x = 209.67 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.96x = 19,478.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,478.34/151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.18

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