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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 212.17 and 91.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 212.17 and 91.58 is: 126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 212.17 = 91.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/212.17 = 91.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 212.17 × 91.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 19,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,430.60/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.42

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