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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.61, 211.89 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.61, 211.89 and 91.46 is: 126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.61 : 211.89 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.61/211.89 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.61x = 211.89 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.61x = 19,378.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,378.67/153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.16

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