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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.07, 212.61 and 91.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.07, 212.61 and 91.90 is: 126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.07 : 212.61 = 91.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.07/212.61 = 91.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.07x = 212.61 × 91.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.07x = 19,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,537.34/154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.81

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