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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 208.59 and 95.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 208.59 and 95.89 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 208.59 = 95.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/208.59 = 95.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 208.59 × 95.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 20,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,001.70/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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