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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.43, 212.96 and 99.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.43, 212.96 and 99.07 is: 136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.43 : 212.96 = 99.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.43/212.96 = 99.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.43x = 212.96 × 99.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.43x = 21,098.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,098.86/154.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.62

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