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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 211.97 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 211.97 and 98.34 is: 135.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 211.97 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/211.97 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 211.97 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 20,844.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,844.64/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.62

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