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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.15, 211.46 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.15, 211.46 and 104.01 is: 143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.15 : 211.46 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.15/211.46 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.15x = 211.46 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.15x = 21,993.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,993.95/153.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.61

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