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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 209.57 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 209.57 and 96.64 is: 133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 209.57 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/209.57 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 209.57 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 20,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,251.84/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.38

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