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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 213.34 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 213.34 and 95.58 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 213.34 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/213.34 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 213.34 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 20,391.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,391.04/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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