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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.50, 211.83 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.50, 211.83 and 95.32 is: 131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.50 : 211.83 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.50/211.83 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.50x = 211.83 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.50x = 20,191.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191.64/153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.54

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