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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.54, 209.05 and 99.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.54, 209.05 and 99.07 is: 136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.54 : 209.05 = 99.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.54/209.05 = 99.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.54x = 209.05 × 99.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.54x = 20,710.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,710.31/151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.67

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