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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 213.56 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 213.56 and 96.50 is: 133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 213.56 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/213.56 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 213.56 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 20,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,608.54/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.17

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