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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.23, 211.35 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.23, 211.35 and 91.01 is: 125.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.23 : 211.35 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.23/211.35 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.23x = 211.35 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.23x = 19,233.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,233.91/153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.53

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