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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 213.59 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 213.59 and 95.77 is: 132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 213.59 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/213.59 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 213.59 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 20,455.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,455.22/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.14

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