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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 208.99 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 208.99 and 99.15 is: 136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 208.99 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/208.99 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 208.99 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 20,721.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,721.29/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.72

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