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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.10, 212.46 and 98.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.10, 212.46 and 98.75 is: 136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.10 : 212.46 = 98.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.10/212.46 = 98.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.10x = 212.46 × 98.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.10x = 20,979.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,979.36/154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.15

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