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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 211.70 and 91.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 211.70 and 91.25 is: 125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 211.70 = 91.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/211.70 = 91.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 211.70 × 91.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 19,317.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,317.63/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.91

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