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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 211.74 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 211.74 and 98.22 is: 135.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 211.74 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/211.74 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 211.74 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 20,797.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,797.10/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.48

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