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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.95, 212.49 and 98.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.95, 212.49 and 98.67 is: 136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.95 : 212.49 = 98.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.95/212.49 = 98.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.95x = 212.49 × 98.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.95x = 20,965.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,965.89/153.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.19

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