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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.43, 208.98 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.43, 208.98 and 95.45 is: 131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.43 : 208.98 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.43/208.98 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.43x = 208.98 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.43x = 19,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,946.10/151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.72

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