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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 213.00 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 213.00 and 96.08 is: 132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 213.00 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/213.00 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 213.00 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 20,464.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,464.75/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.55

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