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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 208.69 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 208.69 and 95.96 is: 132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 208.69 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/208.69 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 208.69 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 20,026.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,026.17/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.45

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