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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.22, 211.40 and 86.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.22, 211.40 and 86.84 is: 119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.22 : 211.40 = 86.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.22/211.40 = 86.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.22x = 211.40 × 86.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.22x = 18,357.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,357.98/153.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.81

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