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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 212.74 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 212.74 and 91.98 is: 126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 212.74 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/212.74 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 212.74 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 19,567.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,567.83/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.93

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