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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.59, 213.30 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.59, 213.30 and 99.41 is: 137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.59 : 213.30 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.59/213.30 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.59x = 213.30 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.59x = 21,203.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,203.09/154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.16

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