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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.93, 212.42 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.93, 212.42 and 91.79 is: 126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.93 : 212.42 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.93/212.42 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.93x = 212.42 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.93x = 19,498.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,498.44/153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.67

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