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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.21, 212.74 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.21, 212.74 and 98.93 is: 136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.21 : 212.74 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.21/212.74 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.21x = 212.74 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.21x = 21,046.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,046.37/154.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.48

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