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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.37, 208.88 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.37, 208.88 and 96.09 is: 132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.37 : 208.88 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.37/208.88 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.37x = 208.88 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.37x = 20,070.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070.38/151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.59

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