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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.85, 209.44 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.85, 209.44 and 99.33 is: 137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.85 : 209.44 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.85/209.44 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.85x = 209.44 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.85x = 20,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,803.68/151.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.00

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