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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.21, 208.45 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.21, 208.45 and 95.85 is: 132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.21 : 208.45 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.21/208.45 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.21x = 208.45 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.21x = 19,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,980.22/151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.14

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