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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 213.38 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 213.38 and 96.38 is: 133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 213.38 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/213.38 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 213.38 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 20,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,565.56/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.01

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