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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.07, 212.61 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.07, 212.61 and 95.85 is: 132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.07 : 212.61 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.07/212.61 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.07x = 212.61 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.07x = 20,377.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,377.13/154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.26

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