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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.39, 208.83 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.39, 208.83 and 98.92 is: 136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.39 : 208.83 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.39/208.83 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.39x = 208.83 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.39x = 20,657.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,657.46/151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.45

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