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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.31, 211.59 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.31, 211.59 and 94.30 is: 130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.31 : 211.59 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.31/211.59 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.31x = 211.59 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.31x = 19,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,952.94/153.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.15

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