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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.57, 209.04 and 99.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.57, 209.04 and 99.13 is: 136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.57 : 209.04 = 99.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.57/209.04 = 99.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.57x = 209.04 × 99.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.57x = 20,720.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,720.59/151.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.71

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