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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 211.17 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 211.17 and 108.82 is: 150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 211.17 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/211.17 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 211.17 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 22,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,979.52/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.04

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