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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.79, 212.17 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.79, 212.17 and 94.74 is: 130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.79 : 212.17 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.79/212.17 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.79x = 212.17 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.79x = 20,101.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,101.92/153.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.71

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