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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 212.02 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 212.02 and 95.45 is: 131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 212.02 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/212.02 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 212.02 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 20,236.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,236.01/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.78

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