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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.32, 211.62 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.32, 211.62 and 91.16 is: 125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.32 : 211.62 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.32/211.62 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.32x = 211.62 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.32x = 19,291.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,291.28/153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.82

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