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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.07, 208.51 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.07, 208.51 and 98.52 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.07 : 208.51 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.07/208.51 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.07x = 208.51 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.07x = 20,541.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,541.96/151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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