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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 213.27 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 213.27 and 91.56 is: 126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 213.27 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/213.27 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 213.27 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 19,527.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,527.00/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.34

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