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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.95, 209.59 and 96.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.95, 209.59 and 96.67 is: 133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.95 : 209.59 = 96.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.95/209.59 = 96.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.95x = 209.59 × 96.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.95x = 20,261.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,261.07/151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.34

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