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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.58, 211.96 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.58, 211.96 and 94.58 is: 130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.58 : 211.96 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.58/211.96 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.58x = 211.96 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.58x = 20,046.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,046.17/153.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.53

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