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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.65, 213.45 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.65, 213.45 and 95.62 is: 131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.65 : 213.45 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.65/213.45 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.65x = 213.45 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.65x = 20,410.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,410.09/154.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.98

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