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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 208.90 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 208.90 and 99.72 is: 137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 208.90 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/208.90 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 208.90 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 20,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,831.51/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.61

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