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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.43, 213.01 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.43, 213.01 and 99.14 is: 136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.43 : 213.01 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.43/213.01 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.43x = 213.01 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.43x = 21,117.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,117.81/154.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.75

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