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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.83, 212.15 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.83, 212.15 and 98.55 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.83 : 212.15 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.83/212.15 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.83x = 212.15 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.83x = 20,907.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,907.63/153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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