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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.73, 209.42 and 96.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.73, 209.42 and 96.42 is: 133.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.73 : 209.42 = 96.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.73/209.42 = 96.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.73x = 209.42 × 96.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.73x = 20,191.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191.79/151.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.08

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