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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.81, 213.68 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.81, 213.68 and 95.88 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.81 : 213.68 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.81/213.68 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.81x = 213.68 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.81x = 20,487.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,487.64/154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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