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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.61, 209.17 and 99.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.61, 209.17 and 99.23 is: 136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.61 : 209.17 = 99.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.61/209.17 = 99.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.61x = 209.17 × 99.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.61x = 20,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,754.46/151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.90

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