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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.67, 211.98 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.67, 211.98 and 98.31 is: 135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.67 : 211.98 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.67/211.98 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.67x = 211.98 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.67x = 20,839.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,839.26/153.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.61

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