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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.02, 209.77 and 93.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.02, 209.77 and 93.79 is: 129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.02 : 209.77 = 93.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.02/209.77 = 93.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.02x = 209.77 × 93.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.02x = 19,674.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,674.33/152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.42

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