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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.99, 212.41 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.99, 212.41 and 95.01 is: 131.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.99 : 212.41 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.99/212.41 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.99x = 212.41 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.99x = 20,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,180.40/153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.05

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