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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.15, 208.56 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.15, 208.56 and 95.86 is: 132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.15 : 208.56 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.15/208.56 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.15x = 208.56 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.15x = 19,992.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,992.56/151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.27

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