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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 212.50 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 212.50 and 95.87 is: 132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 212.50 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/212.50 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 212.50 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 20,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,372.38/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.24

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