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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.15, 208.51 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.15, 208.51 and 98.61 is: 136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.15 : 208.51 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.15/208.51 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.15x = 208.51 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.15x = 20,561.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,561.17/151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.03

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