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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.79, 209.57 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.79, 209.57 and 96.56 is: 133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.79 : 209.57 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.79/209.57 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.79x = 209.57 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.79x = 20,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,236.08/151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.32

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