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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.10, 211.31 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.10, 211.31 and 104.14 is: 143.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.10 : 211.31 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.10/211.31 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.10x = 211.31 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.10x = 22,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,005.82/153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.73

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