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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.30, 208.64 and 95.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.30, 208.64 and 95.98 is: 132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.30 : 208.64 = 95.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.30/208.64 = 95.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.30x = 208.64 × 95.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.30x = 20,025.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,025.27/151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.35

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