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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 209.28 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 209.28 and 99.92 is: 137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 209.28 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/209.28 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 209.28 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 20,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,911.26/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.86

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