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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.98, 209.74 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.98, 209.74 and 96.72 is: 133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.98 : 209.74 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.98/209.74 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.98x = 209.74 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.98x = 20,286.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,286.05/151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.48

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