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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.25, 210.14 and 99.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.25, 210.14 and 99.80 is: 137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.25 : 210.14 = 99.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.25/210.14 = 99.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.25x = 210.14 × 99.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.25x = 20,971.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,971.97/152.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.75

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