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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 209.58 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 209.58 and 96.64 is: 133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 209.58 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/209.58 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 209.58 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 20,253.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,253.81/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.39

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