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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.21, 211.41 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.21, 211.41 and 91.04 is: 125.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.21 : 211.41 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.21/211.41 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.21x = 211.41 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.21x = 19,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,247.90/153.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.63

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