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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.18, 211.40 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.18, 211.40 and 94.18 is: 129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.18 : 211.40 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.18/211.40 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.18x = 211.40 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.18x = 19,909.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,909.65/153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.98

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