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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.58, 209.30 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.58, 209.30 and 99.16 is: 136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.58 : 209.30 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.58/209.30 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.58x = 209.30 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.58x = 20,754.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,754.19/151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.92

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