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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.21, 212.75 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.21, 212.75 and 99.02 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.21 : 212.75 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.21/212.75 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.21x = 212.75 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.21x = 21,066.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,066.51/154.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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