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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.74, 212.16 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.74, 212.16 and 98.46 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.74 : 212.16 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.74/212.16 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.74x = 212.16 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.74x = 20,887.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,887.72/153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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