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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 208.50 and 99.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 208.50 and 99.34 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 208.50 = 99.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/208.50 = 99.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 208.50 × 99.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 20,712.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,712.39/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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