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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.50, 211.68 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.50, 211.68 and 98.18 is: 135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.50 : 211.68 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.50/211.68 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.50x = 211.68 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.50x = 20,782.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,782.48/153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.40

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