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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.61, 209.24 and 96.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.61, 209.24 and 96.37 is: 133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.61 : 209.24 = 96.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.61/209.24 = 96.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.61x = 209.24 × 96.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.61x = 20,163.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,163.82/151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.00

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