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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 211.64 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 211.64 and 91.18 is: 125.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 211.64 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/211.64 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 211.64 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 19,297.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,297.34/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.83

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