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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.15, 211.29 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.15, 211.29 and 104.04 is: 143.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.15 : 211.29 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.15/211.29 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.15x = 211.29 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.15x = 21,982.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,982.61/153.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.54

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