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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.73, 209.41 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.73, 209.41 and 96.45 is: 133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.73 : 209.41 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.73/209.41 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.73x = 209.41 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.73x = 20,197.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,197.75/151.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.11

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