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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 212.17 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 212.17 and 98.48 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 212.17 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/212.17 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 212.17 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 20,894.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,894.50/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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