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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.72, 209.28 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.72, 209.28 and 96.40 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.72 : 209.28 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.72/209.28 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.72x = 209.28 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.72x = 20,174.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,174.59/151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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