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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.08, 211.52 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.08, 211.52 and 104.12 is: 143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.08 : 211.52 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.08/211.52 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.08x = 211.52 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.08x = 22,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,023.46/153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.87

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