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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.86, 212.24 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.86, 212.24 and 94.84 is: 130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.86 : 212.24 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.86/212.24 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.86x = 212.24 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.86x = 20,128.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,128.84/153.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.83

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