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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 211.76 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 211.76 and 98.24 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 211.76 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/211.76 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 211.76 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 20,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,803.30/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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