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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.23, 208.60 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.23, 208.60 and 95.12 is: 131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.23 : 208.60 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.23/208.60 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.23x = 208.60 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.23x = 19,842.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,842.36/151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.21

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