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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.21, 211.17 and 104.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.21, 211.17 and 104.00 is: 143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.21 : 211.17 = 104.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.21/211.17 = 104.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.21x = 211.17 × 104.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.21x = 21,962.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,962.20/153.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.35

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