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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 208.70 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 208.70 and 98.94 is: 136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 208.70 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/208.70 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 208.70 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 20,648.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,648.78/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.39

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