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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 213.09 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 213.09 and 99.14 is: 136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 213.09 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/213.09 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 213.09 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 21,125.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,125.74/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.84

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