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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 208.54 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 208.54 and 98.69 is: 136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 208.54 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/208.54 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 208.54 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 20,581.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,581.58/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.15

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