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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.95, 209.64 and 99.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.95, 209.64 and 99.51 is: 137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.95 : 209.64 = 99.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.95/209.64 = 99.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.95x = 209.64 × 99.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.95x = 20,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,861.28/151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.29

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