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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.83, 209.38 and 95.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.83, 209.38 and 95.75 is: 132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.83 : 209.38 = 95.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.83/209.38 = 95.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.83x = 209.38 × 95.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.83x = 20,048.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,048.14/151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.04

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