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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.66, 213.45 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.66, 213.45 and 99.56 is: 137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.66 : 213.45 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.66/213.45 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.66x = 213.45 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.66x = 21,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,250.60/154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.40

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