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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.73, 209.36 and 95.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.73, 209.36 and 95.71 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.73 : 209.36 = 95.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.73/209.36 = 95.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.73x = 209.36 × 95.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.73x = 20,037.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,037.85/151.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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