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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 212.10 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 212.10 and 95.50 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 212.10 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/212.10 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 212.10 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 20,255.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,255.55/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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