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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.53, 213.17 and 98.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.53, 213.17 and 98.51 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.53 : 213.17 = 98.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.53/213.17 = 98.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.53x = 213.17 × 98.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.53x = 20,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,997.82/154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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