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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 212.11 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 212.11 and 91.52 is: 126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 212.11 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/212.11 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 212.11 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 19,412.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,412.31/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.30

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