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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.90, 213.68 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.90, 213.68 and 99.58 is: 137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.90 : 213.68 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.90/213.68 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.90x = 213.68 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.90x = 21,278.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,278.25/154.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.37

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