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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.37, 208.96 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.37, 208.96 and 98.99 is: 136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.37 : 208.96 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.37/208.96 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.37x = 208.96 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.37x = 20,685.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,685.00/151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.65

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