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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.73, 212.30 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.73, 212.30 and 131.77 is: 181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.73 : 212.30 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.73/212.30 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.73x = 212.30 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.73x = 27,974.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,974.77/153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.97

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