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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.61, 211.93 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.61, 211.93 and 98.34 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.61 : 211.93 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.61/211.93 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.61x = 211.93 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.61x = 20,841.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,841.20/153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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