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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.59, 211.97 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.59, 211.97 and 91.44 is: 126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.59 : 211.97 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.59/211.97 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.59x = 211.97 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.59x = 19,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,381.48/153.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.19

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