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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 213.15 and 99.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 213.15 and 99.13 is: 136.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 213.15 = 99.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/213.15 = 99.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 213.15 × 99.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 21,129.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,129.56/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.77

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