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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.17, 211.40 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.17, 211.40 and 104.06 is: 143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.17 : 211.40 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.17/211.40 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.17x = 211.40 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.17x = 21,999.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999.07/153.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.63

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