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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.54, 209.05 and 96.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.54, 209.05 and 96.23 is: 132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.54 : 209.05 = 96.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.54/209.05 = 96.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.54x = 209.05 × 96.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.54x = 20,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,117.16/151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.75

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