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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.59, 213.35 and 99.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.59, 213.35 and 99.46 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.59 : 213.35 = 99.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.59/213.35 = 99.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.59x = 213.35 × 99.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.59x = 21,220.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,220.12/154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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