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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.88, 212.34 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.88, 212.34 and 95.66 is: 132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.88 : 212.34 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.88/212.34 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.88x = 212.34 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.88x = 20,312.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312.44/153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.00

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