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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.51, 209.02 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.51, 209.02 and 96.28 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.51 : 209.02 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.51/209.02 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.51x = 209.02 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.51x = 20,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,123.40/151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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