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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 213.31 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 213.31 and 99.45 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 213.31 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/213.31 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 213.31 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 21,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,213.18/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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