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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.50, 211.86 and 95.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.50, 211.86 and 95.26 is: 131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.50 : 211.86 = 95.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.50/211.86 = 95.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.50x = 211.86 × 95.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.50x = 20,181.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,181.78/153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.48

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