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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 209.48 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 209.48 and 96.54 is: 133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 209.48 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/209.48 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 209.48 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 20,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,222.72/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.22

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