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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.97, 209.76 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.97, 209.76 and 99.53 is: 137.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.97 : 209.76 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.97/209.76 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.97x = 209.76 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.97x = 20,877.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,877.96/151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.39

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