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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.13, 211.41 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.13, 211.41 and 104.08 is: 143.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.13 : 211.41 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.13/211.41 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.13x = 211.41 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.13x = 22,003.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,003.55/153.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.69

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