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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 213.69 and 96.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 213.69 and 96.63 is: 133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 213.69 = 96.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/213.69 = 96.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 213.69 × 96.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 20,648.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,648.86/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.34

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