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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 212.78 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 212.78 and 96.04 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 212.78 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/212.78 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 212.78 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 20,435.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,435.39/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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