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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.62, 209.26 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.62, 209.26 and 99.96 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.62 : 209.26 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.62/209.26 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.62x = 209.26 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.62x = 20,917.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,917.63/151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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