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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 212.56 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 212.56 and 91.88 is: 126.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 212.56 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/212.56 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 212.56 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 19,530.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,530.01/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.82

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