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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 213.93 and 96.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 213.93 and 96.75 is: 133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 213.93 = 96.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/213.93 = 96.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 213.93 × 96.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 20,697.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,697.73/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.55

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