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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 213.12 and 99.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 213.12 and 99.21 is: 136.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 213.12 = 99.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/213.12 = 99.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 213.12 × 99.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 21,143.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,143.64/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.87

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