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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.84, 212.28 and 98.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.84, 212.28 and 98.59 is: 136.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.84 : 212.28 = 98.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.84/212.28 = 98.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.84x = 212.28 × 98.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.84x = 20,928.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,928.69/153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.04

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