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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.88, 209.66 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.88, 209.66 and 99.50 is: 137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.88 : 209.66 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.88/209.66 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.88x = 209.66 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.88x = 20,859.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,859.62/151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.35

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