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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 212.07 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 212.07 and 95.45 is: 131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 212.07 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/212.07 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 212.07 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 20,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,241.02/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.71

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