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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 209.59 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 209.59 and 95.81 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 209.59 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/209.59 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 209.59 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 20,080.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,080.82/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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