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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 208.76 and 98.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 208.76 and 98.85 is: 136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 208.76 = 98.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/208.76 = 98.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 208.76 × 98.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 20,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,635.43/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.34

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