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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 211.26 and 101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 211.26 and 101.36 is: 139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 211.26 = 101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/211.26 = 101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 211.26 × 101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 21,413.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,413.31/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.96

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