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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.33, 210.33 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.33, 210.33 and 99.90 is: 137.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.33 : 210.33 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.33/210.33 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.33x = 210.33 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.33x = 21,011.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,011.97/152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.94

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