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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.20, 211.38 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.20, 211.38 and 104.18 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.20 : 211.38 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.20/211.38 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.20x = 211.38 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.20x = 22,021.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021.57/153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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