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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 211.05 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 211.05 and 131.55 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 211.05 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/211.05 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 211.05 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 27,763.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,763.63/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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