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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.87, 213.73 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.87, 213.73 and 95.81 is: 132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.87 : 213.73 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.87/213.73 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.87x = 213.73 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.87x = 20,476.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,476.16/154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.22

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