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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.53, 209.12 and 99.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.53, 209.12 and 99.75 is: 137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.53 : 209.12 = 99.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.53/209.12 = 99.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.53x = 209.12 × 99.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.53x = 20,859.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,859.22/151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.66

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