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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.93, 213.83 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.93, 213.83 and 98.94 is: 136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.93 : 213.83 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.93/213.83 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.93x = 213.83 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.93x = 21,155.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,155.63/154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.55

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