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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.46, 209.08 and 96.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.46, 209.08 and 96.20 is: 132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.46 : 209.08 = 96.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.46/209.08 = 96.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.46x = 209.08 × 96.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.46x = 20,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,113.50/151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.80

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