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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.97, 213.80 and 95.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.97, 213.80 and 95.93 is: 132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.97 : 213.80 = 95.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.97/213.80 = 95.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.97x = 213.80 × 95.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.97x = 20,509.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,509.83/154.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.35

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