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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.59, 209.01 and 96.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.59, 209.01 and 96.31 is: 132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.59 : 209.01 = 96.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.59/209.01 = 96.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.59x = 209.01 × 96.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.59x = 20,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129.75/151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.79

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