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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.44, 211.71 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.44, 211.71 and 98.18 is: 135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.44 : 211.71 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.44/211.71 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.44x = 211.71 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.44x = 20,785.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,785.69/153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.46

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