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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 212.85 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 212.85 and 96 is: 132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 212.85 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/212.85 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 212.85 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 20,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,433.60/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.46

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