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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 212 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 212 and 94.60 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 212 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/212 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 212 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 20,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,055.20/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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