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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 208.60 and 96.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 208.60 and 96.01 is: 132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 208.60 = 96.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/208.60 = 96.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 208.60 × 96.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 20,027.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,027.69/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.41

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