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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.18, 211.43 and 91.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.18, 211.43 and 91.03 is: 125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.18 : 211.43 = 91.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.18/211.43 = 91.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.18x = 211.43 × 91.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.18x = 19,246.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,246.17/153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.64

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