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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.61, 209.11 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.61, 209.11 and 96.30 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.61 : 209.11 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.61/209.11 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.61x = 209.11 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.61x = 20,137.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,137.29/151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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