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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.55, 211.92 and 91.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.55, 211.92 and 91.38 is: 126.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.55 : 211.92 = 91.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.55/211.92 = 91.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.55x = 211.92 × 91.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.55x = 19,363.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,363.91/153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.11

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