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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 211.50 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 211.50 and 140.04 is: 193.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 211.50 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/211.50 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 211.50 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 29,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,618.46/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.58

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