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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.53, 213.30 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.53, 213.30 and 96.39 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.53 : 213.30 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.53/213.30 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.53x = 213.30 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.53x = 20,559.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,559.99/154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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