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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.53, 213.15 and 99.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.53, 213.15 and 99.30 is: 136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.53 : 213.15 = 99.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.53/213.15 = 99.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.53x = 213.15 × 99.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.53x = 21,165.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,165.80/154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.97

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