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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.69, 213.47 and 96.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.69, 213.47 and 96.47 is: 133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.69 : 213.47 = 96.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.69/213.47 = 96.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.69x = 213.47 × 96.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.69x = 20,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,593.06/154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.13

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