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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.94, 209.59 and 96.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.94, 209.59 and 96.58 is: 133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.94 : 209.59 = 96.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.94/209.59 = 96.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.94x = 209.59 × 96.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.94x = 20,242.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,242.20/151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.22

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