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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.58, 213.26 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.58, 213.26 and 96.32 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.58 : 213.26 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.58/213.26 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.58x = 213.26 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.58x = 20,541.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,541.20/154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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