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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.13, 212.60 and 98.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.13, 212.60 and 98.78 is: 136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.13 : 212.60 = 98.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.13/212.60 = 98.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.13x = 212.60 × 98.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.13x = 21,001.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,001.41/154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.26

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