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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.14, 211.19 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.14, 211.19 and 103.32 is: 142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.14 : 211.19 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.14/211.19 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.14x = 211.19 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.14x = 21,819.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,819.63/153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.49

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