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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.26, 211.56 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.26, 211.56 and 98.15 is: 135.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.26 : 211.56 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.26/211.56 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.26x = 211.56 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.26x = 20,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,764.38/153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.48

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