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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.09, 212.56 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.09, 212.56 and 95.77 is: 132.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.09 : 212.56 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.09/212.56 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.09x = 212.56 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.09x = 20,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,356.87/154.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.11

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