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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 208.13 and 99.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 208.13 and 99.09 is: 136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 208.13 = 99.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/208.13 = 99.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 208.13 × 99.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 20,623.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,623.11/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.80

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