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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.42, 208.96 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.42, 208.96 and 99 is: 136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.42 : 208.96 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.42/208.96 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.42x = 208.96 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.42x = 20,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,687.04/151.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.62

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