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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 209.95 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 209.95 and 99.73 is: 137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 209.95 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/209.95 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 209.95 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 20,938.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,938.31/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.58

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