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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 209.08 and 99.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 209.08 and 99.10 is: 136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 209.08 = 99.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/209.08 = 99.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 209.08 × 99.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 20,719.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,719.83/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.71

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