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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.14, 212.82 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.14, 212.82 and 98.97 is: 136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.14 : 212.82 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.14/212.82 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.14x = 212.82 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.14x = 21,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,062.80/154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.65

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