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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.81, 213.45 and 99.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.81, 213.45 and 99.46 is: 137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.81 : 213.45 = 99.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.81/213.45 = 99.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.81x = 213.45 × 99.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.81x = 21,229.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,229.74/154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.13

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