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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.66, 211.92 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.66, 211.92 and 98.40 is: 135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.66 : 211.92 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.66/211.92 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.66x = 211.92 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.66x = 20,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,852.93/153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.71

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