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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.20, 211.44 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.20, 211.44 and 109.60 is: 151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.20 : 211.44 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.20/211.44 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.20x = 211.44 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.20x = 23,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,173.82/153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.27

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