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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.13, 212.69 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.13, 212.69 and 95.99 is: 132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.13 : 212.69 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.13/212.69 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.13x = 212.69 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.13x = 20,415.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,415.29/154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.46

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