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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 211.75 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 211.75 and 98.30 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 211.75 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/211.75 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 211.75 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 20,815.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,815.03/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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