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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.28, 212.93 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.28, 212.93 and 98.26 is: 135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.28 : 212.93 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.28/212.93 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.28x = 212.93 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.28x = 20,921.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,921.85/154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.61

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