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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 209.47 and 99.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 209.47 and 99.37 is: 137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 209.47 = 99.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/209.47 = 99.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 209.47 × 99.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 20,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,814.06/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.08

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