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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.31, 208.71 and 96.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.31, 208.71 and 96.07 is: 132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.31 : 208.71 = 96.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.31/208.71 = 96.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.31x = 208.71 × 96.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.31x = 20,050.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,050.77/151.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.51

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