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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.96, 213.82 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.96, 213.82 and 95.97 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.96 : 213.82 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.96/213.82 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.96x = 213.82 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.96x = 20,520.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,520.31/154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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