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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 213.56 and 99.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 213.56 and 99.55 is: 137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 213.56 = 99.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/213.56 = 99.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 213.56 × 99.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 21,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,259.40/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.29

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