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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.55, 213.23 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.55, 213.23 and 95.51 is: 131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.55 : 213.23 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.55/213.23 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.55x = 213.23 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.55x = 20,364.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,364.05/154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.77

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