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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.43, 211.72 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.43, 211.72 and 95.20 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.43 : 211.72 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.43/211.72 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.43x = 211.72 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.43x = 20,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,155.74/153.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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