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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.27, 212.78 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.27, 212.78 and 98.92 is: 136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.27 : 212.78 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.27/212.78 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.27x = 212.78 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.27x = 21,046.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,046.64/154.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.43

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