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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.97, 213.85 and 91.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.97, 213.85 and 91.11 is: 125.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.97 : 213.85 = 91.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.97/213.85 = 91.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.97x = 213.85 × 91.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.97x = 19,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,483.68/154.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.73

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