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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.49, 208.98 and 96.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.49, 208.98 and 96.18 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.49 : 208.98 = 96.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.49/208.98 = 96.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.49x = 208.98 × 96.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.49x = 20,099.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099.70/151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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