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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 211.69 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 211.69 and 95.21 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 211.69 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/211.69 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 211.69 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 20,155.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,155.00/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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