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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.08, 211.10 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.08, 211.10 and 131.22 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.08 : 211.10 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.08/211.10 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.08x = 211.10 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.08x = 27,700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,700.54/153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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