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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 212.16 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 212.16 and 98.52 is: 136.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 212.16 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/212.16 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 212.16 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 20,902.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,902.00/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.08

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