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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 213.52 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 213.52 and 99.54 is: 137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 213.52 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/213.52 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 213.52 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 21,253.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,253.78/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.34

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