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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.04, 209.73 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.04, 209.73 and 93.78 is: 129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.04 : 209.73 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.04/209.73 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.04x = 209.73 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.04x = 19,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,668.48/152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.36

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