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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 211.02 and 106.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 211.02 and 106.37 is: 146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 211.02 = 106.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/211.02 = 106.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 211.02 × 106.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 22,446.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,446.20/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.71

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