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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 212.96 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 212.96 and 98.36 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 212.96 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/212.96 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 212.96 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 20,946.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,946.75/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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