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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.11, 212.69 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.11, 212.69 and 95.08 is: 131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.11 : 212.69 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.11/212.69 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.11x = 212.69 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.11x = 20,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,222.57/154.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.22

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