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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 213.74 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 213.74 and 95.86 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 213.74 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/213.74 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 213.74 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 20,488.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,488.66/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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