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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.54, 211.91 and 98.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.54, 211.91 and 98.41 is: 135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.54 : 211.91 = 98.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.54/211.91 = 98.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.54x = 211.91 × 98.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.54x = 20,854.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,854.06/153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.83

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