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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 213.21 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 213.21 and 96.39 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 213.21 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/213.21 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 213.21 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 20,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,551.31/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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