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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 211.51 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 211.51 and 91.13 is: 125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 211.51 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/211.51 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 211.51 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 19,273.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,273.96/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.75

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