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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.85, 212.33 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.85, 212.33 and 95.60 is: 131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.85 : 212.33 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.85/212.33 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.85x = 212.33 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.85x = 20,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,298.75/153.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.94

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