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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.78, 209.44 and 96.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.78, 209.44 and 96.53 is: 133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.78 : 209.44 = 96.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.78/209.44 = 96.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.78x = 209.44 × 96.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.78x = 20,217.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,217.77/151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.20

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