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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.82, 209.33 and 99.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.82, 209.33 and 99.38 is: 137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.82 : 209.33 = 99.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.82/209.33 = 99.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.82x = 209.33 × 99.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.82x = 20,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,803.00/151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.02

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