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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 211.66 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 211.66 and 98.08 is: 135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 211.66 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/211.66 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 211.66 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 20,759.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,759.61/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.38

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