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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 209.25 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 209.25 and 96.32 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 209.25 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/209.25 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 209.25 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 20,155.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,155.48/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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