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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 213.05 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 213.05 and 99.15 is: 136.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 213.05 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/213.05 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 213.05 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 21,123.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,123.41/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.87

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