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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.79, 213.51 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.79, 213.51 and 99.47 is: 137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.79 : 213.51 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.79/213.51 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.79x = 213.51 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.79x = 21,236.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,236.77/154.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.20

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