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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.21, 210.15 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.21, 210.15 and 99.83 is: 137.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.21 : 210.15 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.21/210.15 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.21x = 210.15 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.21x = 20,979.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,979.27/152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.83

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