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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 208.29 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 208.29 and 98.46 is: 135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 208.29 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/208.29 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 208.29 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 20,508.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,508.23/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.82

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