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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 211.68 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 211.68 and 94.37 is: 130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 211.68 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/211.68 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 211.68 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 19,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,975.18/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.25

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