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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.17, 211.38 and 100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.17, 211.38 and 100.80 is: 139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.17 : 211.38 = 100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.17/211.38 = 100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.17x = 211.38 × 100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.17x = 21,307.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,307.10/153.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.11

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