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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 211.71 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 211.71 and 95.22 is: 131.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 211.71 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/211.71 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 211.71 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 20,159.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,159.03/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.40

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