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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 208.66 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 208.66 and 95.94 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 208.66 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/208.66 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 208.66 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 20,018.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,018.84/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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