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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 211.12 and 90.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 211.12 and 90.82 is: 125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 211.12 = 90.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/211.12 = 90.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 211.12 × 90.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 19,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,173.92/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.32

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