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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.18, 209.81 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.18, 209.81 and 99.62 is: 137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.18 : 209.81 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.18/209.81 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.18x = 209.81 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.18x = 20,900.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,900.77/152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.34

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