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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.76, 213.58 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.76, 213.58 and 96.56 is: 133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.76 : 213.58 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.76/213.58 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.76x = 213.58 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.76x = 20,623.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,623.28/154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.26

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