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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.59, 211.88 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.59, 211.88 and 91.40 is: 126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.59 : 211.88 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.59/211.88 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.59x = 211.88 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.59x = 19,364.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,364.32/153.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.08

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