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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.63, 213.42 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.63, 213.42 and 96.38 is: 133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 213.42 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/213.42 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 213.42 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 20,568.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,568.71/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.02

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