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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 213.33 and 99.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 213.33 and 99.46 is: 137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 213.33 = 99.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/213.33 = 99.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 213.33 × 99.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 21,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,217.80/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.14

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