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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 210.90 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 210.90 and 99.71 is: 137.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 210.90 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/210.90 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 210.90 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 21,028.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,028.84/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.55

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