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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.84, 212.29 and 91.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.84, 212.29 and 91.67 is: 126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.84 : 212.29 = 91.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.84/212.29 = 91.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.84x = 212.29 × 91.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.84x = 19,460.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,460.62/153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.50

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