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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.26, 210.03 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.26, 210.03 and 99.82 is: 137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.26 : 210.03 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.26/210.03 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.26x = 210.03 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.26x = 20,965.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,965.19/152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.69

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