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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 208.59 and 98.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 208.59 and 98.65 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 208.59 = 98.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/208.59 = 98.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 208.59 × 98.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 20,577.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,577.40/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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