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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.04, 212.42 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.04, 212.42 and 98.69 is: 136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.04 : 212.42 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.04/212.42 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.04x = 212.42 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.04x = 20,962.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,962.91/154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.09

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