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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.81, 213.74 and 96.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.81, 213.74 and 96.63 is: 133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.81 : 213.74 = 96.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.81/213.74 = 96.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.81x = 213.74 × 96.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.81x = 20,653.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,653.70/154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.41

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