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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.45, 213.08 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.45, 213.08 and 99.22 is: 136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.45 : 213.08 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.45/213.08 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.45x = 213.08 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.45x = 21,141.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,141.80/154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.88

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