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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.55, 209.08 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.55, 209.08 and 96.28 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.55 : 209.08 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.55/209.08 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.55x = 209.08 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.55x = 20,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129.82/151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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