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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.94, 212.38 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.94, 212.38 and 94.91 is: 130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.94 : 212.38 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.94/212.38 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.94x = 212.38 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.94x = 20,156.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,156.99/153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.94

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