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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.15, 212.73 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.15, 212.73 and 98.87 is: 136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.15 : 212.73 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.15/212.73 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.15x = 212.73 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.15x = 21,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,032.38/154.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.44

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