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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.67, 209.39 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.67, 209.39 and 96.46 is: 133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.67 : 209.39 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.67/209.39 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.67x = 209.39 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.67x = 20,196.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,196.75/151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.16

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