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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.96, 213.76 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.96, 213.76 and 96.72 is: 133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.96 : 213.76 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.96/213.76 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.96x = 213.76 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.96x = 20,674.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,674.87/154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.42

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