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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.79, 212.33 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.79, 212.33 and 98.55 is: 136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.79 : 212.33 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.79/212.33 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.79x = 212.33 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.79x = 20,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,925.12/153.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.06

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