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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.58, 211.93 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.58, 211.93 and 94.55 is: 130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.58 : 211.93 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.58/211.93 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.58x = 211.93 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.58x = 20,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,038.27/153.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.48

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