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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.09, 210.88 and 111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.09, 210.88 and 111.53 is: 153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.09 : 210.88 = 111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.09/210.88 = 111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.09x = 210.88 × 111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.09x = 23,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,519.45/153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.63

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