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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.47, 213.21 and 99.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.47, 213.21 and 99.21 is: 136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.47 : 213.21 = 99.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.47/213.21 = 99.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.47x = 213.21 × 99.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.47x = 21,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152.56/154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.94

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