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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.65, 213.33 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.65, 213.33 and 99.33 is: 137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.65 : 213.33 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.65/213.33 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.65x = 213.33 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.65x = 21,190.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,190.07/154.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.02

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