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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.42, 213.09 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.42, 213.09 and 96.22 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.42 : 213.09 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.42/213.09 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.42x = 213.09 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.42x = 20,503.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,503.52/154.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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