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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.49, 209.16 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.49, 209.16 and 96.28 is: 132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.49 : 209.16 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.49/209.16 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.49x = 209.16 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.49x = 20,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,137.40/151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.93

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