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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.09, 211.31 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.09, 211.31 and 94.97 is: 131.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.09 : 211.31 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.09/211.31 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.09x = 211.31 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.09x = 20,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,068.52/153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.09

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