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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.97, 213.69 and 99.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.97, 213.69 and 99.64 is: 137.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.97 : 213.69 = 99.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.97/213.69 = 99.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.97x = 213.69 × 99.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.97x = 21,292.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,292.07/154.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.39

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