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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 212.11 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 212.11 and 94.71 is: 130.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 212.11 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/212.11 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 212.11 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 20,089.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,089.63/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.73

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