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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.88, 212.29 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.88, 212.29 and 94.84 is: 130.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.88 : 212.29 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.88/212.29 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.88x = 212.29 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.88x = 20,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,132.82/153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.84

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