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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.06, 208.35 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.06, 208.35 and 95.78 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.06 : 208.35 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.06/208.35 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.06x = 208.35 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.06x = 19,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,955.76/151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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