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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 213.71 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 213.71 and 99.53 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 213.71 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/213.71 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 213.71 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 21,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,270.59/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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