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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.41, 213.13 and 96.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.41, 213.13 and 96.19 is: 132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.41 : 213.13 = 96.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.41/213.13 = 96.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.41x = 213.13 × 96.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.41x = 20,500.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,500.56/154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.77

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