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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 213.16 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 213.16 and 99.28 is: 136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 213.16 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/213.16 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 213.16 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 21,162.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,162.52/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.97

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