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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 211.92 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 211.92 and 131.84 is: 181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 211.92 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/211.92 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 211.92 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 27,939.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,939.53/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.80

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