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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 213.05 and 96.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 213.05 and 96.13 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 213.05 = 96.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/213.05 = 96.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 213.05 × 96.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 20,478.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,478.95/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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