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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.70, 213.44 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.70, 213.44 and 96.44 is: 133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.70 : 213.44 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.70/213.44 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.70x = 213.44 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.70x = 20,584.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,584.15/154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.06

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