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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 212.68 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 212.68 and 95.11 is: 131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 212.68 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/212.68 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 212.68 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 20,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,227.58/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.21

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