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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 209.89 and 99.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 209.89 and 99.61 is: 137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 209.89 = 99.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/209.89 = 99.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 209.89 × 99.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 20,907.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,907.14/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.41

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