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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.52, 213.23 and 96.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.52, 213.23 and 96.33 is: 132.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.52 : 213.23 = 96.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.52/213.23 = 96.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.52x = 213.23 × 96.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.52x = 20,540.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,540.69/154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.94

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