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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 209.12 and 99.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 209.12 and 99.80 is: 137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 209.12 = 99.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/209.12 = 99.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 209.12 × 99.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 20,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,870.18/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.74

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