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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.39, 210.29 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.39, 210.29 and 99.96 is: 137.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.39 : 210.29 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.39/210.29 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.39x = 210.29 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.39x = 21,020.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,020.09/152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.94

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