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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.52, 211.85 and 91.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.52, 211.85 and 91.42 is: 126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.52 : 211.85 = 91.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.52/211.85 = 91.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.52x = 211.85 × 91.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.52x = 19,367.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,367.33/153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.16

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