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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 212.93 and 96.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 212.93 and 96.07 is: 132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 212.93 = 96.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/212.93 = 96.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 212.93 × 96.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 20,455.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,455.70/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.55

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