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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.87, 213.76 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.87, 213.76 and 95.87 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.87 : 213.76 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.87/213.76 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.87x = 213.76 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.87x = 20,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,493.79/154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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