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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.07, 211.24 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.07, 211.24 and 94.86 is: 130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.07 : 211.24 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.07/211.24 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.07x = 211.24 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.07x = 20,037.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,037.17/153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.91

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