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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.09, 209.87 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.09, 209.87 and 93.09 is: 128.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.09 : 209.87 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.09/209.87 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.09x = 209.87 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.09x = 19,537.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,537.40/152.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.46

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