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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.93, 209.73 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.93, 209.73 and 100.18 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.93 : 209.73 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.93/209.73 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.93x = 209.73 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.93x = 21,010.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,010.75/151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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