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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 212.45 and 91.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 212.45 and 91.81 is: 126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 212.45 = 91.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/212.45 = 91.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 212.45 × 91.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 19,504.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,504.58/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.65

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