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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 213.54 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 213.54 and 96.54 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 213.54 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/213.54 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 213.54 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 20,615.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,615.15/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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