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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 212.86 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 212.86 and 96.02 is: 132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 212.86 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/212.86 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 212.86 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 20,438.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,438.82/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.50

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