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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 210.50 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 210.50 and 99.36 is: 137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 210.50 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/210.50 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 210.50 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 20,915.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,915.16/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.13

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