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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.79, 209.40 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.79, 209.40 and 99.32 is: 137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.79 : 209.40 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.79/209.40 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.79x = 209.40 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.79x = 20,796.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,796.84/151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.01

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