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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.34, 208.94 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.34, 208.94 and 96.11 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.34 : 208.94 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.34/208.94 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.34x = 208.94 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.34x = 20,079.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,079.70/151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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