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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.57, 213.24 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.57, 213.24 and 95.54 is: 131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.57 : 213.24 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.57/213.24 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.57x = 213.24 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.57x = 20,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,372.95/154.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.80

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