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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 211.23 and 101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 211.23 and 101.34 is: 139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 211.23 = 101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/211.23 = 101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 211.23 × 101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 21,406.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,406.05/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.91

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