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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.96, 209.75 and 93.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.96, 209.75 and 93.79 is: 129.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.96 : 209.75 = 93.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.96/209.75 = 93.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.96x = 209.75 × 93.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.96x = 19,672.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672.45/151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.46

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