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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 212.98 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 212.98 and 99.08 is: 136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 212.98 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/212.98 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 212.98 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 21,102.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,102.06/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.71

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