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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.19, 212.75 and 95.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.19, 212.75 and 95.93 is: 132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.19 : 212.75 = 95.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.19/212.75 = 95.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.19x = 212.75 × 95.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.19x = 20,408.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,408.63/154.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.36

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