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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 213.15 and 96.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 213.15 and 96.25 is: 132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 213.15 = 96.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/213.15 = 96.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 213.15 × 96.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 20,515.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,515.69/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.75

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