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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 211.05 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 211.05 and 131.56 is: 180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 211.05 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/211.05 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 211.05 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 27,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,765.74/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.81

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