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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.01, 208.29 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.01, 208.29 and 95.66 is: 131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.01 : 208.29 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.01/208.29 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.01x = 208.29 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.01x = 19,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,925.02/151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.95

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