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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 212.93 and 99.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 212.93 and 99.07 is: 136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 212.93 = 99.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/212.93 = 99.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 212.93 × 99.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 21,093.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,093.95/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.67

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