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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.33, 212.96 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.33, 212.96 and 95.31 is: 131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.33 : 212.96 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.33/212.96 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.33x = 212.96 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.33x = 20,297.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,297.46/154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.52

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