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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 211.98 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 211.98 and 98.36 is: 135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 211.98 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/211.98 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 211.98 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 20,849.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,849.86/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.71

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