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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 213.54 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 213.54 and 91.80 is: 126.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 213.54 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/213.54 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 213.54 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 19,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,602.51/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.63

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