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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.32, 211.50 and 98.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.32, 211.50 and 98.01 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.32 : 211.50 = 98.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.32/211.50 = 98.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.32x = 211.50 × 98.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.32x = 20,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,729.12/153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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