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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.22, 212.76 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.22, 212.76 and 95.96 is: 132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.22 : 212.76 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.22/212.76 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.22x = 212.76 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.22x = 20,416.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,416.45/154.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.39

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