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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.63, 213.54 and 99.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.63, 213.54 and 99.39 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 213.54 = 99.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/213.54 = 99.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 213.54 × 99.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 21,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,222.18/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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