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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.03, 212.63 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.03, 212.63 and 98.80 is: 136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.03 : 212.63 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.03/212.63 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.03x = 212.63 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.03x = 21,007.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,007.35/154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.38

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