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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 212.55 and 91.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 212.55 and 91.89 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 212.55 = 91.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/212.55 = 91.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 212.55 × 91.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 19,531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,531.22/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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