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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.99, 212.51 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.99, 212.51 and 91.86 is: 126.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.99 : 212.51 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.99/212.51 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.99x = 212.51 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.99x = 19,520.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,520.71/153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.77

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