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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.13, 211.20 and 103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.13, 211.20 and 103.92 is: 143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.13 : 211.20 = 103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.13/211.20 = 103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.13x = 211.20 × 103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.13x = 21,947.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,947.90/153.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.33

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