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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.97, 209.70 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.97, 209.70 and 92.96 is: 128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.97 : 209.70 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.97/209.70 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.97x = 209.70 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.97x = 19,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,492.66/151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.27

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