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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.20, 210.11 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.20, 210.11 and 99.82 is: 137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.20 : 210.11 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.20/210.11 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.20x = 210.11 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.20x = 20,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,972.16/152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.80

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