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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.36, 210.13 and 99.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.36, 210.13 and 99.85 is: 137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.36 : 210.13 = 99.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.36/210.13 = 99.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.36x = 210.13 × 99.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.36x = 20,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,981.48/152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.71

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