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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.49, 209.09 and 99.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.49, 209.09 and 99.10 is: 136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.49 : 209.09 = 99.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.49/209.09 = 99.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.49x = 209.09 × 99.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.49x = 20,720.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,720.54/151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.78

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