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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.38, 213.19 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.38, 213.19 and 99.14 is: 136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.38 : 213.19 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.38/213.19 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.38x = 213.19 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.38x = 21,134.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,134.59/154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.90

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