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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 211.27 and 109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 211.27 and 109.42 is: 150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 211.27 = 109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/211.27 = 109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 211.27 × 109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 23,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,117.16/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.93

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