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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 208.58 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 208.58 and 95.85 is: 132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 208.58 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/208.58 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 208.58 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 19,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,991.35/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.22

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