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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.29, 211.59 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.29, 211.59 and 95.06 is: 131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.29 : 211.59 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.29/211.59 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.29x = 211.59 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.29x = 20,114.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,114.27/153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.21

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