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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.73, 212.07 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.73, 212.07 and 95.50 is: 131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.73 : 212.07 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.73/212.07 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.73x = 212.07 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.73x = 20,252.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,252.69/153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.74

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