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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 208.90 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 208.90 and 96.14 is: 132.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 208.90 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/208.90 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 208.90 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 20,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,083.38/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.57

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