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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.83, 212.32 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.83, 212.32 and 138.92 is: 191.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.83 : 212.32 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.83/212.32 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.83x = 212.32 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.83x = 29,494.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,494.61/153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.73

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