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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 209.66 and 99.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 209.66 and 99.43 is: 137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 209.66 = 99.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/209.66 = 99.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 209.66 × 99.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 20,844.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,844.95/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.29

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