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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 212.06 and 91.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 212.06 and 91.53 is: 126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 212.06 = 91.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/212.06 = 91.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 212.06 × 91.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 19,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,408.86/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.30

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