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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.04, 212.55 and 95.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.04, 212.55 and 95.90 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.04 : 212.55 = 95.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.04/212.55 = 95.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.04x = 212.55 × 95.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.04x = 20,383.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,383.55/154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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