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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.59, 211.96 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.59, 211.96 and 94.56 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.59 : 211.96 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.59/211.96 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.59x = 211.96 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.59x = 20,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,042.94/153.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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