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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.99, 211.32 and 100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.99, 211.32 and 100.71 is: 139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.99 : 211.32 = 100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.99/211.32 = 100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.99x = 211.32 × 100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.99x = 21,282.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,282.04/152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.11

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