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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 211.38 and 98.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 211.38 and 98.00 is: 135.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 211.38 = 98.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/211.38 = 98.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 211.38 × 98.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 20,714.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,714.79/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.14

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