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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.91, 212.33 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.91, 212.33 and 94.88 is: 130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.91 : 212.33 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.91/212.33 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.91x = 212.33 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.91x = 20,146.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,146.64/153.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.90

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