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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.43, 213.02 and 96.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.43, 213.02 and 96.20 is: 132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.43 : 213.02 = 96.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.43/213.02 = 96.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.43x = 213.02 × 96.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.43x = 20,490.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,490.98/154.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.69

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