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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 210.96 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 210.96 and 103.68 is: 142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 210.96 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/210.96 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 210.96 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 21,872.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,872.33/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.96

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