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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.23, 212.79 and 99.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.23, 212.79 and 99.03 is: 136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.23 : 212.79 = 99.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.23/212.79 = 99.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.23x = 212.79 × 99.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.23x = 21,072.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,072.59/154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.63

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