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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.86, 209.72 and 96.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.86, 209.72 and 96.66 is: 133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.86 : 209.72 = 96.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.86/209.72 = 96.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.86x = 209.72 × 96.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.86x = 20,271.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,271.54/151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.49

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