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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.37, 208.91 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.37, 208.91 and 96.09 is: 132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.37 : 208.91 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.37/208.91 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.37x = 208.91 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.37x = 20,073.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,073.68/151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.62

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