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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 211.95 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 211.95 and 95.43 is: 131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 211.95 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/211.95 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 211.95 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 20,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,226.39/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.66

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