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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 213.33 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 213.33 and 91.59 is: 126.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 213.33 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/213.33 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 213.33 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 19,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,538.89/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.38

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