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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.67, 212.08 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.67, 212.08 and 94.70 is: 130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.67 : 212.08 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.67/212.08 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.67x = 212.08 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.67x = 20,083.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,083.25/153.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.69

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