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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 211.34 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 211.34 and 104.02 is: 143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 211.34 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/211.34 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 211.34 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 21,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,983.32/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.53

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