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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 211.89 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 211.89 and 94.52 is: 130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 211.89 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/211.89 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 211.89 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 20,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,026.78/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.42

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