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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.47, 208.94 and 98.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.47, 208.94 and 98.95 is: 136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.47 : 208.94 = 98.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.47/208.94 = 98.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.47x = 208.94 × 98.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.47x = 20,673.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,673.57/151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.49

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