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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.17, 209.75 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.17, 209.75 and 99.62 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.17 : 209.75 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.17/209.75 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.17x = 209.75 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.17x = 20,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,895.30/152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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