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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.45, 211.82 and 95.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.45, 211.82 and 95.27 is: 131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.45 : 211.82 = 95.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.45/211.82 = 95.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.45x = 211.82 × 95.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.45x = 20,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,178.56/153.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.50

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