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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 208.68 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 208.68 and 95.97 is: 132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 208.68 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/208.68 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 208.68 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 20,027.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,027.02/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.51

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