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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 209.41 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 209.41 and 96.50 is: 133.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 209.41 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/209.41 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 209.41 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 20,208.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,208.35/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.23

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