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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.37, 211.60 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.37, 211.60 and 94.35 is: 130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.37 : 211.60 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.37/211.60 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.37x = 211.60 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.37x = 19,964.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,964.46/153.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.17

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