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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.35, 211.70 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.35, 211.70 and 98.16 is: 135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.35 : 211.70 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.35/211.70 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.35x = 211.70 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.35x = 20,779.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,779.98/153.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.51

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