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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 211.82 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 211.82 and 98.23 is: 135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 211.82 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/211.82 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 211.82 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 20,807.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,807.08/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.54

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