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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.42, 209.13 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.42, 209.13 and 96.14 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.42 : 209.13 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.42/209.13 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.42x = 209.13 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.42x = 20,105.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,105.28/151.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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