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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.71, 212.16 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.71, 212.16 and 95.54 is: 131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.71 : 212.16 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.71/212.16 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.71x = 212.16 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.71x = 20,269.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,269.77/153.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.87

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