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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 211.24 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 211.24 and 103.28 is: 142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 211.24 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/211.24 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 211.24 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 21,816.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,816.87/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.59

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