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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.11, 212.63 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.11, 212.63 and 91.91 is: 126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.11 : 212.63 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.11/212.63 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.11x = 212.63 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.11x = 19,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,542.36/154.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.81

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