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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 213.81 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 213.81 and 95.94 is: 132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 213.81 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/213.81 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 213.81 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 20,512.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,512.93/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.36

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