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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.69, 209.31 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.69, 209.31 and 96.43 is: 133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.69 : 209.31 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.69/209.31 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.69x = 209.31 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.69x = 20,183.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,183.76/151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.06

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