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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 209.15 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 209.15 and 96.27 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 209.15 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/209.15 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 209.15 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 20,134.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,134.39/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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