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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 212.48 and 95.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 212.48 and 95.74 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 212.48 = 95.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/212.48 = 95.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 212.48 × 95.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 20,342.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,342.84/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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