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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.28, 212.86 and 95.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.28, 212.86 and 95.25 is: 131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.28 : 212.86 = 95.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.28/212.86 = 95.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.28x = 212.86 × 95.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.28x = 20,273.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,273.85/154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.41

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