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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.38, 211.60 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.38, 211.60 and 95.12 is: 131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.38 : 211.60 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.38/211.60 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.38x = 211.60 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.38x = 20,127.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,127.39/153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.23

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