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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.65, 211.92 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.65, 211.92 and 98.39 is: 135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.65 : 211.92 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.65/211.92 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.65x = 211.92 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.65x = 20,850.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,850.81/153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.70

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