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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 212.86 and 96.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 212.86 and 96.10 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 212.86 = 96.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/212.86 = 96.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 212.86 × 96.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 20,455.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,455.43/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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