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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.25, 211.49 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.25, 211.49 and 98.03 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.25 : 211.49 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.25/211.49 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.25x = 211.49 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.25x = 20,731.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,731.87/153.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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