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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 213.01 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 213.01 and 98.35 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 213.01 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/213.01 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 213.01 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 20,948.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,948.76/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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