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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.09, 208.62 and 98.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.09, 208.62 and 98.67 is: 136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.09 : 208.62 = 98.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.09/208.62 = 98.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.09x = 208.62 × 98.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.09x = 20,583.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,583.00/151.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.23

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