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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 213.27 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 213.27 and 99.35 is: 136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 213.27 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/213.27 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 213.27 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 21,188.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,188.37/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.95

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