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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.99, 209.76 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.99, 209.76 and 99.63 is: 137.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.99 : 209.76 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.99/209.76 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.99x = 209.76 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.99x = 20,897.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,897.23/151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.49

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