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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.93, 212.48 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.93, 212.48 and 98.66 is: 136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.93 : 212.48 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.93/212.48 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.93x = 212.48 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.93x = 20,961.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,961.72/153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.18

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