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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 212.63 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 212.63 and 95.82 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 212.63 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/212.63 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 212.63 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 20,373.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,373.73/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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