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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.44, 211.67 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.44, 211.67 and 98.16 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.44 : 211.67 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.44/211.67 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.44x = 211.67 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.44x = 20,776.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,776.61/153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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