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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 212.99 and 95.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 212.99 and 95.39 is: 131.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 212.99 = 95.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/212.99 = 95.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 212.99 × 95.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 20,315.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,315.57/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.65

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