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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.82, 212.26 and 91.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.82, 212.26 and 91.67 is: 126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.82 : 212.26 = 91.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.82/212.26 = 91.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.82x = 212.26 × 91.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.82x = 19,457.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,457.42/153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.50

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