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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 213.23 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 213.23 and 99.27 is: 136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 213.23 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/213.23 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 213.23 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 21,167.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,167.44/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.97

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