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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 208.76 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 208.76 and 96.14 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 208.76 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/208.76 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 208.76 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 20,070.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070.19/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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