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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.09, 210 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.09, 210 and 99.68 is: 137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.09 : 210 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.09/210 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.09x = 210 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.09x = 20,931.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,931.75/152.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.63

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