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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.15, 211.26 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.15, 211.26 and 94.12 is: 129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.15 : 211.26 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.15/211.26 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.15x = 211.26 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.15x = 19,883.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,883.62/153.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.83

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