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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.35, 212.99 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.35, 212.99 and 96.12 is: 132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.35 : 212.99 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.35/212.99 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.35x = 212.99 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.35x = 20,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,472.12/154.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.63

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