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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 208.58 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 208.58 and 95.11 is: 131.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 208.58 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/208.58 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 208.58 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 19,837.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,837.05/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.29

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