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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.78, 212.28 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.78, 212.28 and 94.78 is: 130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.78 : 212.28 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.78/212.28 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.78x = 212.28 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.78x = 20,120.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,120.34/153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.83

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