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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 212.78 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 212.78 and 95.96 is: 132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 212.78 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/212.78 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 212.78 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 20,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,418.37/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.48

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