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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.06, 211.32 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.06, 211.32 and 104.02 is: 143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.06 : 211.32 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.06/211.32 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.06x = 211.32 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.06x = 21,981.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,981.51/153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.61

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