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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.38, 211.43 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.38, 211.43 and 95.06 is: 131.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.38 : 211.43 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.38/211.43 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.38x = 211.43 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.38x = 20,099.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099.30/153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.04

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