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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.41, 210.24 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.41, 210.24 and 99.93 is: 137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.41 : 210.24 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.41/210.24 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.41x = 210.24 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.41x = 21,009.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,009.28/152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.85

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