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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.66, 211.99 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.66, 211.99 and 98.32 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.66 : 211.99 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.66/211.99 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.66x = 211.99 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.66x = 20,842.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,842.86/153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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