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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 209.22 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 209.22 and 96.38 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 209.22 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/209.22 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 209.22 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 20,163.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,163.58/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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