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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 208.35 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 208.35 and 99.18 is: 136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 208.35 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/208.35 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 208.35 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 20,664.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,664.15/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.91

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