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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 212 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 212 and 95.52 is: 131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 212 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/212 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 212 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 20,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,250.24/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.77

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