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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.36, 210.16 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.36, 210.16 and 99.90 is: 137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.36 : 210.16 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.36/210.16 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.36x = 210.16 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.36x = 20,994.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,994.98/152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.80

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