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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.11, 208.60 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.11, 208.60 and 95.87 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.11 : 208.60 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.11/208.60 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.11x = 208.60 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.11x = 19,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,998.48/151.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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