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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.75, 212.08 and 91.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.75, 212.08 and 91.53 is: 126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.75 : 212.08 = 91.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.75/212.08 = 91.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.75x = 212.08 × 91.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.75x = 19,412.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,412.02/153.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.26

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