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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.59, 213.38 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.59, 213.38 and 96.48 is: 133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.59 : 213.38 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.59/213.38 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.59x = 213.38 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.59x = 20,586.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,586.42/154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.17

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