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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.73, 209.51 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.73, 209.51 and 96.56 is: 133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.73 : 209.51 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.73/209.51 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.73x = 209.51 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.73x = 20,228.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,228.76/151.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.33

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