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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.47, 208.94 and 96.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.47, 208.94 and 96.23 is: 132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.47 : 208.94 = 96.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.47/208.94 = 96.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.47x = 208.94 × 96.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.47x = 20,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,106.34/151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.74

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