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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 212.12 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 212.12 and 94.70 is: 130.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 212.12 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/212.12 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 212.12 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 20,088.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,088.18/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.70

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