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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 213.12 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 213.12 and 96.30 is: 132.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 213.12 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/213.12 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 213.12 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 20,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,523.46/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.84

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