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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 209.18 and 96.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 209.18 and 96.34 is: 132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 209.18 = 96.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/209.18 = 96.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 209.18 × 96.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 20,152.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152.40/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.90

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