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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 208.55 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 208.55 and 95.78 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 208.55 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/208.55 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 208.55 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 19,974.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,974.92/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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