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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.85, 212.24 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.85, 212.24 and 95.59 is: 131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.85 : 212.24 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.85/212.24 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.85x = 212.24 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.85x = 20,287.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,287.20/153.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.87

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