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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 213.42 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 213.42 and 96.36 is: 133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 213.42 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/213.42 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 213.42 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 20,565.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,565.15/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.06

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