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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 208.44 and 99.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 208.44 and 99.40 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 208.44 = 99.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/208.44 = 99.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 208.44 × 99.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 20,718.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,718.94/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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