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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.99, 213.96 and 135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.99, 213.96 and 135.35 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.99 : 213.96 = 135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.99/213.96 = 135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.99x = 213.96 × 135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.99x = 28,957.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,957.74/154.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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