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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 208.95 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 208.95 and 96.15 is: 132.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 208.95 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/208.95 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 208.95 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 20,090.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,090.54/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.72

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