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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 209.72 and 99.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 209.72 and 99.51 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 209.72 = 99.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/209.72 = 99.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 209.72 × 99.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 20,868.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,868.74/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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