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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.61, 211.97 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.61, 211.97 and 94.60 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.61 : 211.97 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.61/211.97 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.61x = 211.97 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.61x = 20,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,051.89/153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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