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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.30, 210.17 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.30, 210.17 and 99.92 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.30 : 210.17 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.30/210.17 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.30x = 210.17 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.30x = 20,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,999.69/152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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