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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.87, 212.30 and 94.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.87, 212.30 and 94.87 is: 130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.87 : 212.30 = 94.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.87/212.30 = 94.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.87x = 212.30 × 94.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.87x = 20,139.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,139.37/153.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.89

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