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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.11, 212.53 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.11, 212.53 and 98.87 is: 136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.11 : 212.53 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.11/212.53 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.11x = 212.53 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.11x = 21,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,011.53/154.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.34

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