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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.29, 211.64 and 98.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.29, 211.64 and 98.05 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.29 : 211.64 = 98.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.29/211.64 = 98.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.29x = 211.64 × 98.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.29x = 20,751.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,751.30/153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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