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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.77, 213.62 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.77, 213.62 and 95.76 is: 132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.77 : 213.62 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.77/213.62 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.77x = 213.62 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.77x = 20,456.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,456.67/154.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.18

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