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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.71, 209.21 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.71, 209.21 and 95.62 is: 131.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.71 : 209.21 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.71/209.21 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.71x = 209.21 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.71x = 20,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,004.66/151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.86

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