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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.89, 212.40 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.89, 212.40 and 98.64 is: 136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.89 : 212.40 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.89/212.40 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.89x = 212.40 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.89x = 20,951.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,951.14/153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.15

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