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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.97, 209.61 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.97, 209.61 and 99.45 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.97 : 209.61 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.97/209.61 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.97x = 209.61 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.97x = 20,845.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,845.71/151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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