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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.53, 211.77 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.53, 211.77 and 98.30 is: 135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.53 : 211.77 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.53/211.77 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.53x = 211.77 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.53x = 20,817.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,817.29/153.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.59

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