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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 212.32 and 98.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 212.32 and 98.59 is: 136.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 212.32 = 98.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/212.32 = 98.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 212.32 × 98.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 20,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,933.22/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.00

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