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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.97, 213.75 and 99.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.97, 213.75 and 99.69 is: 137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.97 : 213.75 = 99.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.97/213.75 = 99.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.97x = 213.75 × 99.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.97x = 21,307.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,307.94/154.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.50

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