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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.65, 212.07 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.65, 212.07 and 94.62 is: 130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.65 : 212.07 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.65/212.07 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.65x = 212.07 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.65x = 20,066.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,066.06/153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.60

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