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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 213.18 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 213.18 and 99.28 is: 137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 213.18 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/213.18 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 213.18 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 21,164.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,164.51/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.08

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