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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.38, 212.97 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.38, 212.97 and 96.12 is: 132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.38 : 212.97 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.38/212.97 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.38x = 212.97 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.38x = 20,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,470.68/154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.60

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