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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.67, 211.81 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.67, 211.81 and 131.34 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.67 : 211.81 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.67/211.81 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.67x = 211.81 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.67x = 27,819.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,819.13/153.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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