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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.66, 212.01 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.66, 212.01 and 98.40 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.66 : 212.01 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.66/212.01 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.66x = 212.01 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.66x = 20,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,861.78/153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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