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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.59, 213.26 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.59, 213.26 and 96.27 is: 132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.59 : 213.26 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.59/213.26 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.59x = 213.26 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.59x = 20,530.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,530.06/154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.80

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