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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 212.72 and 95.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 212.72 and 95.15 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 212.72 = 95.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/212.72 = 95.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 212.72 × 95.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 20,239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,239.24/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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