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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 212.76 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 212.76 and 98.96 is: 136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 212.76 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/212.76 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 212.76 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 21,054.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,054.73/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.44

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