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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 209.07 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 209.07 and 96.29 is: 132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 209.07 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/209.07 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 209.07 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 20,130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,130.30/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.89

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