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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.74, 212.02 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.74, 212.02 and 98.42 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.74 : 212.02 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.74/212.02 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.74x = 212.02 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.74x = 20,867.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,867.01/153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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