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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.69, 213.44 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.69, 213.44 and 99.47 is: 137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.69 : 213.44 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.69/213.44 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.69x = 213.44 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.69x = 21,231.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,231.66/154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.26

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