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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 213.50 and 99.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 213.50 and 99.46 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 213.50 = 99.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/213.50 = 99.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 213.50 × 99.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 21,234.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,234.85/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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