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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.70, 209.33 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.70, 209.33 and 96.48 is: 133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.70 : 209.33 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.70/209.33 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.70x = 209.33 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.70x = 20,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,196.16/151.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.13

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