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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 211.60 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 211.60 and 91.17 is: 125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 211.60 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/211.60 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 211.60 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 19,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,291.12/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.81

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