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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.93, 213.71 and 96.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.93, 213.71 and 96.70 is: 133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.93 : 213.71 = 96.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.93/213.71 = 96.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.93x = 213.71 × 96.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.93x = 20,665.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,665.76/154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.39

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