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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.03, 208.33 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.03, 208.33 and 95.01 is: 131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.03 : 208.33 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.03/208.33 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.03x = 208.33 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.03x = 19,793.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,793.43/151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.06

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