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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.96, 208.36 and 91.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.96, 208.36 and 91.96 is: 126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.96 : 208.36 = 91.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.96/208.36 = 91.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.96x = 208.36 × 91.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.96x = 19,160.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,160.79/150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.93

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