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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.93, 212.45 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.93, 212.45 and 95.73 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.93 : 212.45 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.93/212.45 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.93x = 212.45 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.93x = 20,337.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,337.84/153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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